Ukrainian drones attacked multiple Russian regions including Kursk, Rostov, Smolensk, Orel, Bryansk, and Belgorod. Russian air defenses shot down 23 drones total across these regions.
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an extensive overnight attack on multiple Russian regions early morning on Wednesday, Oct.30
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed a total of 23 drones shot down across the Rostov, Kursk, Smolensk, Orel, Bryansk, and Belgorod regions
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their operations in Russia's Kursk region
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